In music, there are always the 'Big Daddies' that we know, that define a particular sound and that we can all recognize. Aside from that though, there is the occasional band that jumps on stage and immediately just blows your mind with something you've never heard before. We believe that this accurately describes Closure in Moscow. From Australia, to America, to Japan, to elsewhere, in just a few years, these guys have made a significant mark on the Progressive map for themselves, and they continue to grow.We've recently had the opportunity to speak with the band, and it turned out to be a very interesting, see for yourself!Hear This! Promotions: During the band-naming process, what or who eventually spawned the name ‘Closure in Moscow?’Closure in Moscow: It has to do with time spent by Michael in the Eastern Bloc, when we’ve asked himabout it he simply says “It’s Russia, it’s the communists, it’s the vibe, it’s Mabo.”Hear This! Promotions: You’ve been compared to bands such as The Mars Volta, Minus the Bear, and Saosin. What are your thoughts on this?Closure in Moscow: In the case of The Mars Volta, I’m flattered because I think they are a fantastic band. In the case of Minus the Bear I’m indifferent because I’ve never actually heard them before, and in the case of Saosin I’m offended because I think they are rat shit.Hear This! Promotions: What would you say is your favorite part about playing live? Your least?Closure in Moscow: My favorite part is the uncertainty factor, the moments that are most fun are the unrehearsed, off the cuff things that happen. Whether that be doing something different in a song or some form of ad-libbed crowd participation. Least favorite is hard because what the hell sucks about playing live? I guess the obvious thing would be if equipment is being screwy and strings are breaking etc… That can kill the shui.Hear This! Promotions: In the past few years, you’ve ventured out of Australia, and into other places around the world, especially the US, and have even performed at Warped Tour. Are there any majordifferences between playing in Australia, and playing in the US that you can think of?Closure in Moscow: Australian tours, even on a bigger scale are like “Baby’s first tour.” In America we would go out and be in a different major city every day for a month straight... The scope of things over there is pretty full on compared to here. It’s bigger, it’s dirtier, it’s more mutated.Hear This! Promotions: There have been many comments on some of the unique features the band has to offer, such as Christopher’s varying vocal range. Can you tell us what some of your biggest musical influences are?Closure in Moscow: La Bouche and The Outhere Brothers were pretty big influences for me in the 90’s,I also taped the Mortal Kombat dance song onto cassette tape from the VHS once and would fight dance with my cousin with that as accompaniment constantly, so I would say that played a big part in molding me musically.Hear This! Promotions: Has the band had any contact with Beau McKee or Brad Kimber since their departure from the band in 2010?Closure in Moscow: Brad has been living in America and we haven’t really heard from him much, he’s doing his thing over there. We still see Beau occasionally, which is nice.Hear This! Promotions: What are you most looking forward to in your upcoming Impeccable Beast tour? What are you least looking forward to?Closure in Moscow: Playing new stuff we haven’t played yet for people is something I’m really looking forward to, I’m not looking forward to the actual transit, that’s always a drag.Hear This! Promotions: Where, would you say, has been your favorite place to play at thus far?Closure in Moscow: Probably Zepp Tokyo, the shows in Japan in general are always really positive and high energy, but that one really took the cake… We have a lot to learn from the Japanese, being jaded is a no-no there, they get into the festivities above and beyond the punter call of duty.Hear This! Promotions: Through your traveling experiences, what’s the craziest thing you can remember?Closure in Moscow: Our time in America was full of pretty wacky adventures. Everything happened from having guns and knives pulled on us, to living with a mechanic and his family in the backwoods of upstate New York for 3 days while he replaced our dead van engine. Enough nuttiness to write a book, but not a very good or salacious book because we can’t top things like being declared technically dead 3 times and putting various forms of aquatic life inside members of the fairer sex. Maybe a salacious read by Mormon standards.Hear This! Promotions: What would you say is your favorite ‘Closure in Moscow’ song so far?Closure in Moscow: A new one we are about to unveil on this tour with the working title “Introducing Kim, Clunge & Shaun “Big Bad Leroy Brown” Beastwood.”Hear This! Promotions: Is there any indication of a new album in the works?Closure in Moscow: We are working on it presently and looking to record it later in the year. It’s not too sweet, not too sour.Hear This! Promotions: Shout outs, Plugs, and Thanks?Closure in Moscow: Come along to one of the shows on our upcoming tour, bring some friends and support live music. Music is the best.Check out the bands website:http://closureinmoscow.com